Natural Environments Fund

$5,000 to $30,000 to protect, restore or enhance significant biodiversity and indigenous habitat on private land in South Taranaki.

Closes

Opens 28 August 2026, closes 23 October 2026

Who can apply

Read on the council's page, quoted verbatim: funds "protection, restoration and enhancement of areas of significant biodiversity, indigenous vegetation and/or significant habitats of indigenous fauna on private land in the District." Both individuals and organisations can apply.

Amount

$5,000 to $30,000 per grant, though smaller grants are considered case by case. Council contributes up to 50% of costs for a Significant Natural Area, or up to a third for other legally protected sites

Funding route

Grant

Applicants

Individuals & whānau, Marae & hapū, Iwi & Māori organisations, Organisations & providers

Before you apply

Council funding is meant to be complementary rather than the primary source — priority goes to applicants who are seeking or have already secured other funding. Multi-year grants are considered but can be revoked at council's discretion. Non-SNA sites must already have, or commit to gaining within 12 months, legal protection such as a QEII covenant. 0800 111 323, Environment and Sustainability team.

Official source →

Checked 16 September 2026

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